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SO Stock Forecast: The Southern Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$89
−2.69% on the day

The 23 Wall Street analysts covering The Southern Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $101 — +13.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 38 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$102.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
38 / 100
Median analyst target
$101
Analysts covering
23
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.3%
1M
−4.4%
YTD
+4.5%
1Y
−2.9%
From 52W high
−8.8%
From 52W low
+8.4%
$82
$98
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

SO stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Southern Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
38 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
92
Quality
81
Revisions
65
Momentum
52
Growth
44
Accruals
42
Value
32
Issuance
26
Size
3

Volatility (92): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (26): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (3): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

SO stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$80$90$100$110$120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SOHigh $114Median $101Low $79

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says23 analysts
7 Buy13 Hold3 Sell
Low $79Median $101High $114

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
21 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight$92 → $89
13 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$100 → $97
27 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$102 → $104
27 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
23 July 2026KeybancDowngradeUnderweight$79
23 July 2026KeybancDowngradeUnderweight—
22 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$105 → $102
22 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
16 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
16 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$101 → $104
18 June 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$99 → $98
18 June 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
29 May 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
21 Apr 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight—
21 Apr 2026Truist SecuritiesInitiatesHold—
20 Apr 2026Seaport GlobalDowngradeNeutral—
10 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
6 Mar 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
5 Mar 2026Evercore ISI GroupUpgradeOutperform—
4 Mar 2026KeybancUpgradeSector Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SO appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

SO analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.4%
Analysts raising
8
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

The Southern Co. (SO) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
21.4×

Cheaper than 36% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.4×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Price / book
2.6×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.6×

Cheaper than 29% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
0.1%

Higher than 28% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
33.4%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Gross margin
51.3%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Operating margin
29.6%

Higher than 87% of US stocks

Net margin
15.4%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
11.5%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.3%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.4%

Higher than 70% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

SO vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelUtilities - Regulated Electric
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
SOThe Southern Co.$102.3B
38
DUKDuke Energy Corp.$93.2B
49
AEPAmerican Electric Power Co., Inc.$65.4B
40
NEENextEra Energy, Inc.$174.2B
38
DDominion Energy, Inc.$56.9B
41
XELXcel Energy, Inc.$47.6B
20
ETREntergy Corp.$46.7B
33

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own The Southern Co. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest SO news & analysis

Georgia Power's Learning Power program marks 15 years and 1.5 million Georgia students reached

PRNewsWire · 19 Aug 2026positive

Georgia Power announced that its Learning Power program, launched in 2011, has reached more than 1.5 million students across Georgia. The program provides free, curriculum-based resources on energy, economics, and environmental stewardship to support classroom learning.

Why it matters — The milestone highlights Georgia Power's ongoing commitment to education and community investment, reflecting positively on The Southern Co. subsidiary's community engagement.

Utility ETFs to Buy as Rapid AI Buildout Sparks Energy Crisis

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Aug 2026positive

A Zacks Investment Research article highlights that surging power demand from rapid AI buildout presents a major growth opportunity for utilities, and recommends ETFs like IDU for diversified exposure to the trend.

Why it matters — Southern Co. (SO), as a major utility, stands to benefit from the increased electricity demand driven by AI-related data-center expansion.

3 Strong Reasons To Buy Into Southern Company Right Now (Rating Upgrade)

Seeking Alpha · 11 Aug 2026positive

Southern Company was upgraded to Buy, reflecting improved fundamentals and an attractive valuation. The company is targeting 9% annual rate base growth through 2030, supported by over $80 billion in capital expenditures and regulatory approvals, with allowed returns on equity averaging 11% and reaching up to 14.5% in key markets.

Why it matters — The upgrade highlights Southern Company's strong growth outlook, underpinned by robust rate base expansion and favorable allowed returns in its regulated markets.

Southern Company And Duke Energy: Utilities With Long-Term Potential

Seeking Alpha · 8 Aug 2026positive

Seeking Alpha reports that Southern Company and Duke Energy posted healthy earnings with double-digit percent increases in adjusted earnings for 2026, reaffirmed their 2026 outlook, and noted long-term prospects remain good, though both stocks are fairly valued in the short term.

Why it matters — A Southern Company watcher would care because the article highlights double-digit earnings growth, reaffirmed guidance, and suggests SO has greater longer-term price upside potential compared to Duke Energy.

Georgia Power Generation employees keep reliable energy flowing throughout the hottest days of summer

PRNewsWire · 6 Aug 2026positive

Georgia Power, part of The Southern Co., is observing August as Generation Appreciation Month, recognizing its more than 1,100 power generation employees who work around the clock to operate, maintain and support a diverse fleet of energy resources during peak summer demand. The company emphasized its commitment to keeping power flowing to millions of homes and businesses through the hottest days of the year.

Why it matters — For Southern Co. watchers, this highlights the operational focus and workforce dedication behind reliable electricity delivery during periods of peak demand, which underpins the company's core utility service.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SO stock

What is the SO stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 23 Wall Street analysts covering The Southern Co. have a median 12-month price target of $101, with estimates ranging from $79 to $114. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SO stock a buy right now?

Of the 23 analysts covering The Southern Co., 7 rate it a Buy, 13 a Hold and 3 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Southern Co. 38 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SO?

As at 22 Aug 2026, The Southern Co. ranks 38 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (92 of 100).

Will SO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 23 analysts implies +13.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Southern Co. 38 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the SO stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering The Southern Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $79 to $114 over the next 12 months.

How has SO stock performed over the past year?

The Southern Co. returned -2.9% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does The Southern Co. do?

The Southern Company is a U.S. energy holding company that provides electric and natural gas utility services through a portfolio of regulated and competitive businesses.

What is the latest news on SO?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 19 Aug 2026): "Georgia Power's Learning Power program marks 15 years and 1.5 million Georgia students reached". Georgia Power announced that its Learning Power program, launched in 2011, has reached more than 1.5 million students across Georgia. The program provides free, curriculum-based resources on energy, economics, and environmental stewardship to support classroom learning.

Company

About The Southern Co.

The Southern Company is a U.S. energy holding company that provides electric and natural gas utility services through a portfolio of regulated and competitive businesses. Its operations center on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the Southeast, supported by wholesale power sales and grid infrastructure. The company also operates natural gas distribution networks in multiple states and manages a mix of power assets that includes conventional generation, nuclear energy, renewable energy projects, battery storage, and related energy services. Through its subsidiaries, The Southern Company serves a broad customer base and plays a significant role in regional energy delivery, utility reliability, and infrastructure development across its service territories.

CEO Mr. Christopher C. Womack · 29,502 employees · United States · https://www.southerncompany.com